Which block is used with powered hoists when severe service conditions are not expected?

• A. Fall Zone
• B. Hoist
• C. Snatch Block
• D. Skip Reeving

Answer: (C)

A snatch block is used with a powered hoist to change the direction of the line and gain a light-duty mechanical advantage. When severe service conditions aren’t expected, this simple, quickly rigged setup is ideal because it allows you to reroute the line and lift or pull without introducing the complexity or stresses of a more heavy-duty reeving system. It keeps the load within the hoist’s capacity while still giving you control and a modest reduction in the force the hoist must apply.

In contrast, fall zone relates to safety area, not a pulley. The hoist is the powered lifting device, not a block. Skip reeving is used for more demanding, multi-line or higher-load scenarios, where greater mechanical advantage and load sharing are needed.